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<p>2025 Signal Award Winner: Best History Podcast</p> <p>Iran’s history has been a never-ending struggle for liberty and independence. In this podcast, we tell the story of how Iran ended up where it is now and how religion, monarchy, democracy, and nationalism all played important roles in defining the lives of its people.</p> <p>Book One: The Qajars<br> How the constitutional revolution created Iran’s very first parliament. This season follows the story of the fading Qajar monarchy, as unrest, foreign meddling, and political betrayal set the stage for Reza Khan’s rise to power.</p> <p></p> <p>Book Two: Reza Shah<br> The rise and fall of Reza Shah, the architect of modern Iran. The meteoric rise of Reza Khan from a simple soldier to the founding Shah of the Pahlavi dynasty, his radical transformation of Iran into a modern state, and his ultimate downfall.</p> <p></p> <p>Book Three: Oil (January 2026)</p> <p></p> <p>Listen to new episodes every other Wednesday.</p>
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Book Three – Ep.7: The People v. AIOC
With British warships looming off Abadan and an economic war squeezing Iran, Britain drags the oil dispute before the United Nations, and Mosaddegh crosses the ocean to fight it himself. Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/tlatspo
Book Three – Ep.6: Nationalization – Part Two
With nationalization signed and Mosaddegh in office, Britain cuts off Iran’s oil exports and moves warships into the Gulf. Secret documents expose decades of political interference, American mediation fails, and Iran finds itself in a stand
Book Three – Ep.5: Nationalization (1)
Failed negotiations, assassination, and a vote that changed Iran’s history. As pressure builds and compromise collapses, Mohammad Mosaddegh leads a united nation towards oil nationalization. Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/tla
Book Three – Ep.4: Paper City
Iran’s oil had enriched Britain and left its workers in shanty towns. When a deadly strike erupts and the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company refuses to yield, a veteran constitutionalist steps forward to fight for control of the nation’s oil. Follow
Book Three – Ep.3: New Friends
As Cold War tensions rise, Iran and the United States become unlikely allies. After surviving an assassination attempt, Mohammad Reza Shah moves to consolidate power and reshape Iran’s political order. Follow us on Instagram (https://instag
Book Three – Ep.2: ADP
As World War II ends, Iran becomes the first battleground of the Cold War. After Stalin reaches for northern oil, a calculated gamble in Tehran determines whether the country will split or survive. Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.
Book Three – Ep.1: Tehran Conference
After Reza Shah’s abdication, the young Mohammad Reza Pahlavi takes the throne. As Iran struggles with the aftermath of the Anglo-Soviet invasion, Allied leaders gather in Tehran to plan the next phase of the war. Book Two Recap (https://th
Book Two Recap
In 1944, Reza Shah died alone. Banished from his homeland and despised by his people. But even his most bitter critics couldn’t deny one thing: He was the architect of a new Iran. The creator of a modern empire. Season three (https://thelio
Book Three Trailer
Kermit Roosevelt was on a mission that night. To overthrow Iran’s prime minister and take back control of its oil. Listen to new chapters from January 28th 2026. In book three of The Lion and the Sun, we look at how Iran’s bid to nationaliz
Book Two – Special Episode: Exiled King
Our podcast is a Finalist in the 2025 Signal Awards in the History category! Vote for the listener’s choice award here (https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2025/shows/genre/history). This is a special episode of The Lion and the Sun
Book Two – Ep.10: Abdication
In the season two finale, Britain and the Soviet Union invade Iran in hopes of a regime change … Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/tlatspodcast), TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@tlatspodcast) or X (https://twitter.com/tlatspodcast)
Book Two – Ep.9: World War II
As the Second World War breaks out, Iran declares neutrality. But Britain and the Soviet Union fear that Reza Shah’s ties with Germany could tip the balance of power in the Middle East. Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/tlatspod
Book Two – Ep.8: The Heir
Groomed for power from childhood, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was more than a prince. He was Reza Shah’s guarantee for a successful political project. Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/tlatspodcast), TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@tlatsp
Book Two – Ep.7: Unveiling
After his first foreign trip, Reza Shah declares war on Islam and orders women to remove their hijab. Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/tlatspodcast), TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@tlatspodcast) or X (https://twitter.com/tlatspodc
Book Two – Ep.6: Triumvirate (2)
Murder, Banishment and Suicide. As Reza Shah’s rule becomes more authoritarian, the alliance that put him in power comes to a bitter end. Listen to part one here (https://thelionandthesun.org/1010/book-two-ep-5-triumvirate-1/). Follow us on
Book Two – Ep.5: Triumvirate (1)
Behind the Pahlavi dynasty were three politicians: the kingmakers who orchestrated Reza Khan’s rise and shaped his rule. But as Reza Shah tightened his grip on power, this alliance of three faced exile, prison, and death Follow us on Instag
Book Two – Ep.4: AIOC
A torn-out contract, a paranoid shah, and Iran’s most lucrative resource. With Iran’s oil deal up for renewal, Reza Shah clashes with the British and grows suspicious of his closest allies. Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/tlat
Book Two – Ep.3: God, Shah, Nation
A new king, a unified nation, and a country on the brink of transformation. As Reza Shah Pahlavi seizes power, he reshapes Iran with relentless ambition, even at the cost of its democracy. Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/tlats
Book Two – Ep.2: Constituent Assembly
In the aftermath of the parliament’s vote to abolish the Qajar dynasty, Reza Khan and his team lay the groundwork for his ascension to the throne and his official coronation as the new king. Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/tla
Book Two – Ep.1: A New Dynasty
As Iran’s exiled king prepares to return, the parliament grants Prime Minister sweeping powers. With the help of his rivals, Reza Khan sets out to dismantle the century-old Qajar Dynasty. Book One Recap: Audio (https://thelionandthesun.org/
Book One Recap
The Qajar dynasty was the embodiment of ineffectiveness. Tyrants incapable of true tyranny. This is the story of their demise. Season two of The Lion and the Sun Podcast will start next week. If you’re new to this show, we suggest starting
Book Two Trailer
Down with the Qajars. Long Live Reza Shah. Listen to new chapters from January 29th. As we’re recording this, Iran is experiencing a wide range of issues. Both internal turmoil and external conflicts. But the fascinating thing about this st
Book One – Special Episode: Arabistan (2)
Reza Khan’s army marches toward Arabistan, Khaz’al tries to unite local tribes against the government and the battle for Arabistan reaches its breaking point. This is part two of a special episode of The Lion and the Sun to celebrate reachi
Book One – Special Episode: Arabistan (1)
A defiant Sheikh, a province rich in oil, and Reza Khan’s push to unify a fractured Iran. The story of Arabistan and how one local tribe became the biggest threat to Persia. This is a special two-part episode of The Lion and the Sun to cele
Book One – Ep.10: Brave New World
In the season finale of the podcast, Reza Khan aims for total control, the young shah flees his country and Iran braces itself for a brave new world. Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/tlatspodcast), TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@t
Book One – Ep.9: The Coup
A new player emerges in Persian politics… How a journalist and a military lieutenant orchestrated the 1921 coup d’état and how Reza Khan gained control of Iran’s military and became an influential player in the government. Follow us on Inst
Book One – Ep.8: APOC
The biggest oil field the world had ever seen, a foreign military occupation and a socialist revolution in the north. As Russia’s influence wanes, Britain seizes control of Iran’s newfound oil wealth and expands its influence in the region.
Book One – Ep.7: The Great War
As the great war breaks out in Europe, Persia is turned into the ultimate proxy battleground. The story of the First World War and how British, Russian, and German forces competed for control in Iran. Follow us on Instagram (https://instagr
Book One – Ep.6: Russian Roulette
An old king tries to reclaim his throne, the United States sends help for the country’s finances, and Russia invades Iran. The complicated history of Iran and Russia and how the Russian influence impacted Iran’s democracy and crippled its g
Book One – Ep.5: Battle of Tehran
Two constitutionalist armies arrive at the gates of Tehran and Mohammad Ali Shah prepares the capital of Iran for an all-out war. How the battle of Tehran reshaped the future of democracy in Iran and how the country was forced to change in
